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Overview Of Markha Valley trek

The Mesmerizing Beauty of Markha Ladakh Markha Valley Trek is also known as the tea house of the trek due to its breathtaking beauty and remarkable essence. While Ladakh is already the epitome of beauty Markha Valley Trekking is the cherry on the cake and an experience to cherish lifetime. If we quote it ideally, this trek is the perfect combination of beautiful trans-Himalayan landscape & local villages to explore the culture and experience the best of trek.
An arid cold desert trekking area which offers the best views of Ladakh and Zanskar Ranges have admirers worldwide. You will come to see the 21000 feet Kang Yissay and 20086 feet Stok Kangri peaks also while you embark on this trek. Hemis National Park and Gandala La and Kongmaru La are the promising attractions one gets while taking Markha Valley trek route. Another factor that makes this trek amusing is the waist deep river crossing which helps us to cross Markha River to reach the trails to Buddhist villages and rock structures. The highest point of Markha valley trek is 17,060 feet at Kongmaru la and it has two pass crossing- Gandala La(15,748 ft) and Kongmaru la(17,060 ft).
The Markha Valley Trekking Package might cost you the pocket but definitely it makes your eyes the richest and your experience the bravest. The 8 day trek in Ladakh with max altitude of 17388 feet above the sea level what we call the mixture of beauty, knowledge exploration and experience- when you set your foot up you might not want to step down because that’s the beauty of Markha Valley trek- it’s captivating. This trek is one of the most famous treks of Ladakh for many reasons. It’s time for you go and find out the best of it- sort your week well!
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Markha Valley Trek

Region :Leh, Ladakh, J&K

DURATION :8 Nights 9 Days

DIFFICULTY :Moderate-Difficult

HIGHEST ALTITUDE :17060 feet

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE :Max 30°C and Min -5°C

Your Package Includes

All meals during the trek(Starting from Day 3 Lunch),includes 4 meals/day

Stay in homestays to know the culture of local people and to follow green trails

Safety Equipments with First Aid Kit and Oxygen Cylinder.

Trekking permits and forest camping charges.

Services of certified and experienced trek leader

Transport from Leh guest house to Spituk village and return as per the itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival at Leh(11,500 ft)

Arrive at Leh and check into the homestay and take complete rest for acclimatization. Overnight stay in homestay at Leh.

Day 2: Acclimitization day at Leh(11,480ft)

Leh is situated at an altitude of 11,480 ft. The entire day is for you to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude of Leh. Today, you can get familiar with the town and enjoy the cultural and natural beauty of Leh. Today, you can explore Leh local market and monasteries situated near the Leh town. Overnight stay in homestay at Leh.

Day 3: Leh- Zingchen- Yurutse(13,615 ft)(Trek 4-5 hrs)

We will drive to the Spituk village, which is a long stretch of barren desert. From here, you have to hike at a short and moderate gradient to reach Zingchen. Zingchen is a beautiful, green valley, and it is here where the Rumbak River mixes with the Indus River. Enjoy the trail through Rumbak Village to reach Yurutse and come across several stream crossings. Pass the village before setting up camp. The site is a winsome one with barley fields all around.

Day 4: Yurutse- Gandala La(15,748 ft)- Skiu(11,154 ft) (Trek 6-7 hrs)

After breakfast, we will head towards Gandala La which is steep ascent. Expect a steep climb and strong winds towards the latter half. From the pass, enjoy views of valleys on both side, Zanskar range and some distant summits of the Himalayan range. Commence descending to Shingo Village, after which, the trail makes its way into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu, where a confluence of the rivers come from Markha Valley and Shingo.x`

Day 5: Skiu- Markha(12,467 ft)(6-7 hrs)

After breakfast, Brace yourself for a long and moderate hike till the charming Markha Village. Cross several streams along the way. Reach the hamlet that is a trove in the middle of this cold and arid desert. The place is laced with green fields, willow trees and a deserted palace.

Day 6: Markha- Thachungtse(13,615 ft)(4-5 hrs)

Past old stone-mills, a fort and monastery, the Markha Valley trek intersects the river several times before passing through the last villages of this valley. After crossing Umlung, Kang Yatse and Hangskar (the last hamlet in the valley), you will finally reach Thachungtse. On your arrival in Thachungtse, head towards your lodging and rest overnight.

Day 7: Thachungste- Nimaling(15,419 ft)(4-5 hrs)

Today the trail will lead us up to the beautiful plateau of Nimaling, where the people of the Markha Valley bring their herds to graze during the summer months. At 4700m, Nimaling is the highest camp (4600m) on the trek, giving us spectacular views of the huge peak of Kang Yatse to the right.

After a hearty breakfast, we will cross Kongmaru La (5200m), the highest pass on the trek, and from here we will have a wonderful view of the Indus Valley and Ladakh Range. The descent is quite steep, but will gradually level out as we enter Shang Gorge, with its fascinating rock formations. More river crossings bar our way before we arrive at the sour-spring of Chuskurmo (used in traditional medicine by the Amchi doctors). Drive from Sumdo to Leh takes about 2 hours. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 9: Departure from Leh

Fly back from LEH.

How To Get Yourself Fit

GET YOURSELF FIT

As we gain higher altitude, the air becomes thinner. To overcome this we need to develop our aerobic fitness. The more fitter you are, you will enjoy more during the trek.

How to reach?

How to reach?

Ladakh in summer is a great tourist destination for adventure junkies and leisure travelers. This is the best time to go to Ladakh when the weather is pleasant. During summers the main Manali – Leh Highway and the Leh -Srinagar highway is open.

Reaching Leh by Flights
Leh Airport is situated in Leh. All flights to Leh in the Summer are in the morning.

Reaching Leh by Road
There are two ways Leh can be reached by road.

1) Manali-Leh Highway
This is a picturesque highway which connects Himachal and Ladakh with some of the worlds highest passes. It takes 2 days to reach Leh from Manali with a break in Jispa or Sarchu.

2) Srinagar-Leh Highway
This is a better road then the Manali -Leh highway. This journey can be easily completed in a day but you can also stop over at Kargil for the night and continue to Leh the next d